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October 19, 2010Politics |
Democrats' Grip on the South Continues to SlipBy JEFF ZELENYVulnerable House races across the South could continue a shift that began when white voters rebelled against the Civil Rights Act in 1964. From Obama, the Tax Cut Nobody Heard OfBy MICHAEL COOPERThe Obama stimulus bill cut taxes for 95 percent of working families, but few voters noticed, a troubling sign for Democrats. ADVERTISEMENT The CaucusO'Donnell Questions Church-State DivideBy MICHAEL D. SHEARThe Republican candidate for Senate in Delaware appeared to question the basis of the principle in the Constitution. Ad Hits Reid for Living at the RitzBy MICHAEL D. SHEARRepublicans are hitting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada for living at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington. The CaucusRahm: Support Democrats for HouseBy BERNIE BECKERRahm Emanuel, now back in Chicago, sends out a fund-raising request for a group he used to head: the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Night Watch: New York's DebateBy BRIAN STELTERThe New York governor's debate is a seven-way affair. 3 Districts Where G.O.P. May Be Losing Its HoldNewcomer's Money and Ads Grab Attention in CaliforniaBy JESSE McKINLEYDr. Ami Bera has captured the attention of leaders of both parties and put Rep. Dan Lungren in a rare role this year: the endangered Republican incumbent. Tough Road for Tea Party in Democratic DelawareBy SABRINA TAVERNISEIt is turning out to be a hard slog for the Republican businessman, Glen Urquhart, who is running against John Carney, the Democratic lieutenant governor. Links to Obama at Play in Race in IllinoisBy MONICA DAVEYPresident Obama remains popular in his home state, and Democrats are clinging to this race in Chicago's northern suburbs as one of the few they might snatch from Republicans. More Politics NewsDemocrats Are at Odds on Relevance of KeynesBy SEWELL CHANA rift has emerged between liberal economists, who generally view the stimulus as a success, and elected officials, who in growing numbers have shunned affiliation with it. Angle's Edge in War Chest EvaporatesBy MICHAEL LUO and MICHAEL COOPERSharron Angle, the Tea Party-backed candidate challenging Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, raised $14 million during the third quarter and burned through $12 million. Half-Dozen N.Y. Races May Help G.O.P. Win HouseBy RAYMOND HERNANDEZWith President Obama's popularity low in suburban areas, Republicans hope to oust a number of incumbents. Albany Governor Debate Verges on FarceBy NICHOLAS CONFESSOREEven cursory discussion of issues was interrupted by random one-liners. | The CaucusA Wild and Crazy Sprint to Election DayBy MICHAEL D. SHEARThis year's crop of unexpected and unusual candidates has contributed to an intense and sometimes bizarre political season. MultimediaSlide Show: The Southern DemocratFrom Virginia to Florida and South Carolina to Texas, nearly two dozen Democratic seats are susceptible to a potential Republican surge in Congressional races on Election Day. Interactive Feature: Key House Races in the 2010 ElectionsAnalysis of key house races in the 2010 elections. Video: Will Black Voters Turn Out This Year?In North Carolina's Eighth Congressional district, Representative Larry Kissell, a Democrat, is having trouble with African-American voters, especially after his vote against the health care bill. Interactive Graphic: Tracking Campaign Money: A GuideCourt rulings and rule changes this year loosened some restrictions on campaign support and spending. Here's how. |
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